Is Perfume Parlour Pure Moist a dupe of Estée Lauder Youth-Dew?
Youth-Dew EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1953 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pure Moist EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and unapologetically bold, Youth-Dew is a spiced, aldehydic powerhouse. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, refusing to blend in with modern trends. If you're after a statement, this beast has your name on it.
Pure Moist recreates Estee Lauder's Youth Dew, the legendary 1953 spicy-amber powerhouse. It captures the clove-and-cinnamon spice and that opulent balsamic-amber drydown, but the dupe tames the original's huge 12-14 hour longevity and projection, wearing closer and a little flatter while keeping the rich, vintage warmth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Youth-Dew is a beast-mode perfume with huge projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. However, its sophisticated, rich, and warm spicy character makes it perfect for formal events, date nights, and special occasions, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'evening' and 'winter' qualities, advising minimal application even then.
Seasons
The rich, spicy-balsamic amber is made for autumn and winter and feels heavy in warm weather.
Occasions
Opulent and sensual, it suits evenings, date nights and formal cool-weather occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Clove, Vanilla, Tolu Balsam
Adds benzoin, drops blackcurrant and coca-cola
Where to buy
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work